Hongshiite

hongshiite

PtCu

Hongshiite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Hongshiite is a mineral species (PGE-metal alloy mineral). It crystallises in the trigonal system. Mohs hardness about 4. Nickel–Strunz class: 1.AG.45.

Identification characteristics

Mohs hardness 4

Scientific references

Hongshiite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3786666 Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: PtCu
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 1.AG.45
Crystal system: trigonal
Mohs hardness: 4
Specific gravity: 15.739

Image credits

Hongshiite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Die Homepage von Thomas Witzke: Hongshiit, Hongshiite — via tw.strahlen.org · Source
Palladodymite Hongshiite Ruthenium Image — via webmineral.com · Source
David Hospital / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Source

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